NYC-based jewelry designer Bernard James recently released the 2022 ‘Family Portraits’ — an annual, ongoing series that started in 2020. Since its inception, James has used ‘Family Portraits’ as a visual platform to feature individuals that define and shape contemporary culture in their unique ways and that have inspired him on a personal level. Aside from creating fine jewelry for the stars and the stylish, James prioritizes the growing community built around his eponymous brand.
“Family Portraits became an annual activation for the brand because it was impossible to show gratitude for all of the brand’s friends, family, and supporters in one year,” James tells ESSENCE. “As the brand grows and evolves, I want to continue to appreciate and show love for the people that help shape its journey. I want to stress that despite it being eponymous, the brand is not about me, it is about the individuals that help shape and inspire it.”
This year, James chose to highlight 18 individuals that not only support the brand but have also made an influential impact across the creative industries. The list includes stylists, photographers, designers, writers, publicists, and more – some notable names include Matthew Henson, Quil Lemons, and Alexander Julian. However, when creating ‘Family Portraits,’ each subject is captured in their most natural essence as a representative act that James appreciates each individual for who they are at their core.
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“Family Portraits was born out of the desire to highlight my closest friends and supporters of the brand, as I feel they are all extremely strong individuals and even stronger as a community,” he says. “This year, I wanted to highlight many of the people I respect for their subtlety and understated nature, despite their incredible talent.”
Discover the 18 individuals featured in Bernard James’ 2022 ‘Family Portraits.
01Bernard James 2022 ‘Family Portraits’: Aisling Camps
Courtesy of Brand 02Bernard James 2022 ‘Family Portraits’: Alexander Julian 
Courtesy of Brand 03Bernard James 2022 ‘Family Portraits’: Anthony Brooks 
Courtesy of Brand 04Bernard James 2022 ‘Family Portraits’: Becky Akinyode 
Courtesy of Brand 05Bernard James 2022 ‘Family Portraits’: Bon Duke 
Courtesy of Brand 06Bernard James 2022 ‘Family Portraits’: Bryce Thomas 
Courtesy of Brand 07Bernard James 2022 ‘Family Portraits’: Cassandra Mayela 
Courtesy of Brand 08Bernard James 2022 ‘Family Portraits’: Chelsea Rojas 
Courtesy of Brand 09Bernard James 2022 ‘Family Portraits’: Cherie Camacho 
Courtesy of Brand 10Bernard James 2022 ‘Family Portraits’: Christina Ripley 
Courtesy of Brand 11Bernard James 2022 ‘Family Portraits’: Christopher John Rogers 
Courtesy of Brand 12Bernard James 2022 ‘Family Portraits’: Devine Blacksher 
Courtesy of Brand 13Bernard James 2022 ‘Family Portraits’: Joekenneth Museau 
Courtesy of Brand 14Bernard James 2022 ‘Family Portraits’: Kevin Hunter 
Courtesy of Brand 15Bernard James 2022 ‘Family Portraits’: Matthew Henson 
Courtesy of Brand 16Bernard James 2022 ‘Family Portraits’: Quil Lemons 
Courtesy of Brand 17Bernard James 2022 ‘Family Portraits’: Sara Beolchini 
Courtesy of Brand 18Bernard James 2022 ‘Family Portraits’: Simon Davis 
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